The world of transportation, traffic safety & construction is a dangerous place but, DeKalb strives to make it safer with our Safety Products & Devices. We are forerunners in creating innovative safety technologies so travelers can have fewer worries and safer trips. Our barriers, stands & guardrail blocks help reduce the 43000+ deaths of individuals aged 2 – 34!
We define Safety Products & Devices as; "Applications that help protect and prevent individuals and property from harm, damage, abuse or other material problems."
Core capabilities include;
- Strength to weight ratios that meet or exceed metal
- Application development innovation focused to reduce costs, maximize efficiency
- Environmentally responsible supplier using up to 100% recyclable materials
- Process technology that allows low tool dollar investment
- State of the art surface enhance
- System development converting multiple parts to one seamless, low cost application
- Parts that absorb energy & shock
- 32+ years of experience working in the highway construction industry
- Partnering with leading safety companies to develop new products
The low pressure injection molded process at DeKALB is focused on structural foam molding which uses a chemical blowing agent or nitrogen gas to create a cellular structure to reduce weight and cost. Results are applications that maintain strength to weight ration similar to metal.
The other unique plastic manufacturing process we are experienced in is gas assist molding where nitrogen gas is used to hollow out thicker sections of application geometry to deliver faster cycles and again reduce cost and weight. After 32+ years in the industry, our development processes have been perfected to a science!
